17-year-old high school student Patrick Ivison of San Diego was paralyzed
most of his life because of a car accident that happened when he was just
a year old. But he made a promise that he'd walk
on stage to accept his high school diploma.

When Ivison appeared on stage during commencement ceremonies, cheers
and a standing ovation greeted him, encouraging him every step of the
way. With the help of his trainer, a custom walker and his service dog,
Ivison accepted his diploma. He graduated with a 4.0 grade-point average,
according to KGTV

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